Activision is finally bringing Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 to PS5, complete with multiplayer and the iconic Zombies mode. However, this is not a remaster, it is a port. Despite being over a decade old, both games are expected to cost a total of $80, and that's not including DLC.
As spotted by CharlieIntel, each game has received a pricing update on the Xbox Store ahead of its PlayStation 5 debut. Now priced at $40 each, individual DLC packs have been reduced to $10, and the Black Ops 2 Season Pass has been reduced to $30. However, the cosmetic personalization pack is completely free. So if you want the full experience of both titles, you'll want to consider spending around $160.
To give you an idea of just how expensive the two games are for ages 14-16, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and the upcoming Vault Edition of Modern Warfare 4 each retail for $99.99. As expected, the community is already at Defcon 1.
“A classic Activision moment”
@ModernWarzone responded: “It's a crime to have to buy DLC in 2026 for Black Ops 1 and 2 for those 14+.” “All DLC comes with a new purchase of the game.”
“I have 0% interest if this is true,” said @itssp1rit, automatically translated from Spanish. “I'm not paying $80 for two games from 14 years ago that are neither remasters nor just ports. Besides having to pay for DLC, it's ridiculous. They had everything to be successful, but they're going to ruin it.”
Charging $40 for a 14-year-old game is still over the top for Activision, but at least the camouflage is now free!
Others took aim at the franchise's recent record, with @WhosBreezyUK saying: “It’s funny that BO7 is so stupid that they have to make up for lost money by charging $40 each for games that are 2-15 years old.”
There are countless comments and posts like this, each reflecting the same frustration. $80 is a lot for a game this old. Especially if it's a straight port and not a remaster. As CharlieIntel points out, it's certainly possible that the bundle will be released with some sort of discount. But with a base price of $40 each excluding DLC, it's really a “quintessential Activision moment.”
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November 9, 2010
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M Rated for adults 17+ due to blood and gore, intense violence and strong language
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me
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Online multiplayer, local multiplayer, online co-op, local co-op
